bashfully
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"A geek. That is really what I was at age 12," he admits bashfully.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025
The ceremony didn’t bashfully suggest the show’s potential, rather, it kicked awards season’s door wide open, telling viewers that the Golden Globes is a powerhouse brand with plenty of fight left for another round.
From Salon ● Jan. 6, 2025
And when Lila bashfully shrugs off the compliment, Amy repeats it.
From New York Times ● May 21, 2024
After dropping a season-best 35 points against Le Moyne, Watkins bashfully covered her face when Gottlieb heaped praise on her game and work ethic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2023
He stares at the camera and scratches his head bashfully.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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